St Matthias Academy: school finances
In deficit
In deficit by £62k, 2% of a year's income: it has spent more over the years than it received. It has spent more than it received for 2 years running.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Bristol, City of · Not applicable · Academy alternative provision converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP can move money between its schools. The reserve includes this school's per-pupil share of the trust's central reserve.
Reserve at the end of each year, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income and spending, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income Spending
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| Year | Income | Spending | Balance | Reserve | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-19 | £1.3m | £1.2m | +£98k | £148k | 58 |
2019-20 | £1.5m | £1.4m | +£99k | £163k | 53 |
2020-21 | £1.4m | £1.3m | +£104k | £141k | 44 |
2021-22 | £1.8m | £1.6m | +£231k | £329k | 59 |
2022-23 | £1.7m | £1.7m | £0 | £148k | 18 |
2023-24 | £2.4m | £2.5m | -£142k | £38k | 49 |
2024-25 | £2.5m | £2.5m | -£28k | -£62k | 61 |
Compared with similar schools
Similar schools are the 30 alternative-provision schools outside London closest in size and in the share of pupils on free school meals. Its reserve, as a share of income, is higher than 13% of them. It spends £41,607 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £30,140.
This school Middle half of similar schools Similar schools’ median
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| Spending per pupil | This school | Similar schools (median) | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
Teachers | £19,082 | £14,492 | £11,405–£18,321 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £8,918 | £5,797 | £4,274–£8,616 |
Supply staff | £1,443 | £687 | £270–£1,975 |
Admin and clerical | £1,852 | £1,554 | £979–£2,272 |
Premises | £2,689 | £1,222 | £840–£1,662 |
Energy | £213 | £404 | £244–£510 |
Learning resources & ICT | £1,098 | £1,335 | £762–£1,589 |
Bought-in services | £1,475 | £1,345 | £410–£2,386 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- UET Compass Academy Large reserves
- North Cornwall Alternative Provision Academy Large reserves
- Northumberland Pupil Referral Unit In deficit
- Euler Academy Large reserves
- Reach School Large reserves
- Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy Large reserves
- The Edge Academy Large reserves
- The Linden Centre Tight
- Voyage Learning Campus Large reserves
- The Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit Heading for deficit
- Bishopton PRU Healthy
- Nine Maidens Alternative Provision Academy Large reserves
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £2.6m | £42,213 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £1.1m | £18,721 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £2k | £33 |
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- Is there a deficit recovery plan agreed with its trust, and when does the school expect to be back in balance?
- What has been cut or changed to close the gap, and how does that affect classes and support staff?
- Spending on premises is £2,689 a pupil, against a typical £1,222 for similar schools. What's behind that?
Check these figures
Every figure here comes from the school's published return to the DfE. Check it on the DfE benchmarking page for this school, and see how the status is worked out.
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